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Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 03-23-2013, 06:12 PM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters Did the split last week. Essentially I take one... Did the split last week. Essentially I take one hive and split it up into two hives. The queen remains in one hive. And in the queenless hive, they raise a new queen. In this case, I didn't...

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 03-08-2013, 08:10 PM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters new extractor worked well. Down year for... new extractor worked well. Down year for honey last year. Got a bit less than the year before despite more hives. But I'm hopeful this will be a better year. I am at 5 hives, 4 of which...

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 04-13-2012, 10:52 PM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters new extractor going into effect this weekend. ... new extractor going into effect this weekend. YESSHHHH....

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 03-23-2012, 11:11 PM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters One of my very small hives at my friend's house... One of my very small hives at my friend's house died at the end of last fall, when its feeder led to robbing (and killing). The other small hive at his house survived. Four hives at my house. ...

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 08-04-2011, 12:35 AM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters Bees do need to maintain the temperatures of... Bees do need to maintain the temperatures of their hives. If they overheat, the comb can melt and that is a disaster. So there are bees that actually use their wings and help ventilate the hive to...

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 08-04-2011, 12:32 AM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters this hive is now doing great. Requeened, moved... this hive is now doing great. Requeened, moved up the hill. Fully recovered. I have harvested about 150lb of honey so far this year.

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 06-17-2011, 03:01 PM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters This hive was really struggling this year after I... This hive was really struggling this year after I committed a major mistake. Leaving the queen excluder on over the winter (doesn't allow the cluster to move up into the honey). But it has since...

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 06-17-2011, 03:00 PM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters I've produced about 160lb of honey so far this... I've produced about 160lb of honey so far this year. Best honey crop ever for me. This year, the hobby has taken up fare more time than any other year. Buying and putting together woodware,...

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 05-11-2011, 01:03 AM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters tHJdH-SP0IA Beekeeper in Arkansas got... tHJdH-SP0IA Beekeeper in Arkansas got flooded out. This was always my fear with my beehive I kept in back next to the creek. It was probably 6 or 7 feet above the normal level of the creek. In...

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 05-11-2010, 03:28 AM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters I've also found out that there are some real... I've also found out that there are some real pricks among beekeepers. So I fit right in. :) If my experience in getting in a recent flamewar on a beekeeping board is any indication...

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 05-11-2010, 03:27 AM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters Record haul of honey for me this year. About... Record haul of honey for me this year. About 100lb so far. And I have the stings to prove it. This evening I got one on the knee, a few on the biceps, and one on the back. And under my four...

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 04-28-2010, 08:09 PM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters No, you will have to come visit and pick some up... No, you will have to come visit and pick some up in person.

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 04-27-2010, 08:45 PM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters One of the beehives at my home. This was my... One of the beehives at my home. This was my father's. I picked it up recently. It is a strong hive. I need to open it up and see what's going on inside. ...

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 04-27-2010, 03:35 AM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters Update. I now have three beehives. The original... Update. I now have three beehives. The original one that is at a friend's home. And two new ones that were originally my father's. One of the two is very strong, the other is weak. Both of these...

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 09-28-2009, 01:21 AM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters Took a look at the hive yesterday. Lots of bees... Took a look at the hive yesterday. Lots of bees coming in and out. Looks like an airport. No signs of ants from the outside since I made the modifications on the legs of the stand. This is...

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 09-15-2009, 12:38 AM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters I moved the hive because it was formerly next to... I moved the hive because it was formerly next to my air con unit, and we needed the unit serviced. In general, when you move a hive, it is best to move it a far distance. Otherwise the bees will...

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 09-14-2009, 04:54 AM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters I opened the hive yesterday, and to my dismay... I opened the hive yesterday, and to my dismay there were hundreds of ants. The bees were aggressive and buzzing me, and since I had forgotten to bring my smoker, I decided to wait until I had it...

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 07-26-2009, 05:36 PM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters Last night I moved my hive from my home to a... Last night I moved my hive from my home to a friend's home about 25 miles away. It wasn't exactly simple or easy, but I won't bore you with the details. I did feel a little bit of emotion doing...

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 07-02-2009, 11:37 PM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters Including the weight of the 5gal plastic bucket... Including the weight of the 5gal plastic bucket and lid, my honey came out to 24.5lb. Would have been nice to fill the entire bucket. Then I would feel honey-rich.

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 07-02-2009, 03:00 AM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters Harvested (extracted) about 2 gallons tonight. ... Harvested (extracted) about 2 gallons tonight. When you factor in materials and time, this honey is probably as expensive as caviar, per ounce. There is an economy of scale when it comes to...

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 06-23-2009, 09:03 PM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters I will be extracting 7 frames of honey. I've... I will be extracting 7 frames of honey. I've never extracted before, so it should be fun. I'm figuring on over 2 gallons of honey. Mmmmmmm.

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 06-18-2009, 12:13 AM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters also, you are paying a bulk discount when you pay... also, you are paying a bulk discount when you pay for multiple pounds.

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 06-17-2009, 11:30 PM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters The price I quoted is an average RETAIL price in... The price I quoted is an average RETAIL price in the USA. A farmer's market would usually be cheaper than retail, I would think.

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 06-08-2009, 10:33 PM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters 1 gal is 12lb. 4.50 per lb is $54. Not a... 1 gal is 12lb. 4.50 per lb is $54. Not a bad gift.

Forum: Outdoor / Scouting / Survival 06-08-2009, 04:04 AM

Replies: 69 First honey Views: 16,958 Posted By MikeWaters it's not possible to own too much honey. It will... it's not possible to own too much honey. It will go quick.

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